Spike Lee: Love for Arsenal, Thierry Henry Film & World Cup 2026 | It’s Called Soccer EP 47

It’s a brand new episode of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by none other than Spike Lee 🎬⚡️ The show kicks off with Spike discussing his brand-new film Highest 2 Lowest and the buzz around its release — before things quickly turn to football as he reveals his deep love for Arsenal. From there, the debate heats up: Emirates or Highbury? Spike makes his pick. He also tackles the big casting question — who would play Thierry Henry if a movie was ever made about him? Spike locks horns with Taylor over Yankees vs Red Sox, delivering some classic arguments. Finally, we look ahead to the World Cup 2026 — what it means for football in the U.S., and why Spike is excited. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to catch every episode of It’s Called Soccer. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Highest 2 Lowest 04:00 - Arsenal Jerseys 08:00 - Love for Arsenal 10:06 - Is Arsenal A Dicussion On Film Sets? 10:57 - Red Sox & Yankees 14:30 - Thierry Henry Film 17:10 - English Tea Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices